Mount Carmel
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Local offices in Mount Carmel
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Local office · City office
Mount Carmel City Hall
631 N Market St, Mount Carmel, IL 62863
Help here
- City services and informationContact City Hall to ask about city services and offices.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofmtcarmel.com
Utilities · City office
Mount Carmel Water Billing
631 N Market St, Mount Carmel, IL 62863
Help here
- Water, sewer, and garbage billsPay your water, sewer, and garbage bill or ask about payment options at City Hall.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofmtcarmel.com
Utilities · Regional office
Mt. Carmel Public Utility Co.
316 N Market St, Mount Carmel, IL 62863
Help here
- Electric and gas service and billsGet help with electric or gas service, pay a bill, or ask about payment plans and energy bill assistance.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on mtcpu.com
Library · City office
Mt. Carmel Public Library
727 N Mulberry St, Mount Carmel, IL 62863
Help here
- Library servicesUse the library to find books, computers, Wi-Fi, and other information resources.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on mtcarmelpubliclibrary.weebly.com
Older adults · City office
Mount Carmel Senior Citizens Center
115 E 3rd St, Mount Carmel, IL 62863
Help here
- Meals and activities for older adultsAdults age 60 and older can visit for meals, activities, and help arranging a rides transit card.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofmtcarmel.com
State office · State office
Illinois Department of Human Services Family Community Resource Center in Wabash County
2517 W 9th St, Suite A, Mount Carmel, IL 62863
Help here
- Cash assistanceApply in person for cash assistance and ask about your application.Apply online
- SNAP food assistanceApply in person for SNAP food benefits or get help with your case.Apply online
- Medical assistanceApply in person for medical assistance or get help with your case.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on dhs.state.il.us
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Wabash County
Mount Carmel is in Wabash County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · County office
Wabash County Health Department
130 W 7th Street, Mt. Carmel, IL 62863
Help here
- Public health servicesThe health department provides services such as immunizations, testing, and family health support.
- WICWIC provides nutrition support and food benefits to eligible pregnant people, infants, and young children.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on wabashhealth.org
Library · City office
Mt. Carmel Public Library
727 N Mulberry Street, Mt. Carmel, IL 62863
Help here
- Library servicesResidents can use the library to borrow books and other materials and access public computers and Wi-Fi.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mtcarmelpubliclibrary.weebly.com
Courts and legal help · State office
Wabash County Courthouse Self-Help Center
401 N Market Street, Mt. Carmel, IL 62863
Help here
- Legal self-help resourcesThe courthouse provides access to a legal self-help center and information about court resources.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on illinoiscourts.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Southeastern Illinois Area Agency on Aging
602 E 5th Street, Mt. Carmel, IL 62863
Help here
- Aging and caregiver information and referralOlder adults and caregivers can get information and referrals to local services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on seiaoa.com
Community action · Nonprofit
Wabash Area Development, Inc.
110 Latham Street, Enfield, IL 62835
Help here
- Community assistanceEligible residents can ask about help with rent, food, utility bills, job training, and temporary shelter.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on wadi-inc.com
Illinois programs by kind of help
These are run by Illinois and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.
- FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
- HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
- GoodsClothing, diapers, furniture, a phone and other things for home.
- TransitBus fares, rides and getting to appointments.
- HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
- MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
- CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
- EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
- WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
- LegalFree legal help, and help staying safe.
Checked on October 8, 2026
Federal help anyone can use
These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security retirement benefits
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Medicare
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.
Call 1-800-633-4227 - Extra Help with Medicare drug costs
Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - VA health care
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.
Call 1-877-222-8387 - VA disability compensation and benefits
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.
Call 1-800-827-1000 - FAFSA, the federal student aid form
U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Federal Pell Grant
U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Lifeline phone and internet discount
Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.
Call 1-800-234-9473 - Head Start and Early Head Start
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.
Call 1-866-763-6481 - IRS Free File
Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.
- VITA and TCE free tax help
Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.
Call 1-800-906-9887 - Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.
Call 1-800-829-1040 - Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.
- Replace a Social Security card
Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - FEMA disaster assistance
Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.
Call 1-800-621-3362
Checked on October 9, 2026
Talk to a person
- 211 Illinois
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988